Description
Savor rich flavors of Mexican chicken slow-cooked to perfection, blending spicy seasonings with tender meat. Hearty and comforting, this dish promises a delicious journey through authentic Mexican culinary traditions you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Fresh Produce:
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the slow cooker basin, creating an even layer that allows for uniform cooking.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning generously over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Pour salsa around and over the chicken, creating a rich, vibrant cooking liquid that will help tenderize the meat.
- Mince fresh garlic and finely dice onions, distributing them evenly across the chicken to build depth of flavor.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients, adding a bright, citrusy note that will enhance the overall taste profile.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing the chicken to cook slowly and absorb all the robust seasonings for 6-7 hours.
- Alternatively, if pressed for time, use the high setting for 3-4 hours, which will still yield tender, flavorful results.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken and use two forks to shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return the shredded chicken to the cooking liquid, stirring to coat every morsel with the rich, spicy sauce.
- Serve the versatile Mexican chicken in warm tortillas for tacos, wrapped in burritos, or as a protein-packed topping over fluffy rice.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro to add a final burst of fresh, herbal brightness to the dish.
Notes
- Use thick salsa for a richer, more robust sauce that clings better to the chicken.
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier shredding.
- Drain excess liquid if you prefer a more concentrated flavor and less saucy result.
- Customize spice levels by choosing mild, medium, or hot salsa and adjusting taco seasoning intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg